Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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